Obituary of Charles Fleck

Dr. Charles Fleck, Jr., passed away on November 05, 2013 at the age of 101. He was born in Strasbourg France December 28, 1911. At the age of 16 he came to the US and lived in Chicago where he had an Uncle that sponsored him. He went to Podiatry Medical School and graduated with honors in 1934 and then moved to Santa Barbara where he opened an office to practice his profession. In 1938 he met Elizabeth Archbold, a medical secretary at the Saint Francis Hospital and they were married. In 1942 he was called into the service and was stationed in an American Hospital in Edmonton Canada. His wife was able to join him, and in 1945 their daughter Mary Jane was born. They returned to Santa Barbara where he practiced his profession and continued to serve his patients until 1984. He was quite active in Golf and later in Lawn Bowling, having been President of both clubs. He also enjoyed playing Bridge, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus having been a Grand Knight in 1938. Dr. Fleck was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth in 1995. He is survived by his daughter Mary Jane Fleck of Colorado Springs, CO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity. Private family services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett Mortuary